The daughter's 2000 eclipse auto tranny recently failed --- need to get one or find a good tech near plant City / Lakeland area ... anyone?

She was driving at the mall, slowed down to turn, and as she started to accelerate the car felt as though someone popped it out of gear, the neutral light started flashing, and that's when it failed to go forward or reverse. There were no signs prior to this event of any tranny problems --- what does anyone know or think is happening?

Neutral light on with no activity at all ... help!

Thanks for any input,

StangItMan